Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Solar power surpassed coal as the third-largest electricity source in the U.S. in May, supplying 12.8% of the nation’s electricity compared to coal’s 12.2%. Despite Trump’s efforts to boost coal with $700 million in support, solar and wind energy continue to grow, driven by reports from Ember, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie.